Well I Wonder - Cover (The Smiths - Morrissey/Marr) A Tribute to Andy Rourke

Cover of Well I Wonder by the Smiths. This is in tribute to Andy Rourke (1/17/64 - 5/19/23). Andy was an incredibly unique talent. A one-of-a-kind bass player/musician. The music he made will live on forever. RIP, Andy Rourke.
Credits:
Written by: Morrissey/Marr
Gert Van De Voorde: Vocals
Peter Weldon: Guitars, Drum programming
Bryan 'Wally' Cook: Bass
Engineered/produced by Peter Weldon

[@sans.bliss-theexistence]

Andy - a baseman like no other! Rest easy brother! Your music contributions live on and on in each of us! We love you, we miss you! ❤🎼🎻

[@joegiaretta]

I'm from Brazil. Two years ago I've lost my mom and sometimes I coming back here to listen this perfect cover from one of my favorites songs that reminds me of my mommy. How can a song touch our feelings this way ? Thank you a lot for this perfection.

[@welldonep]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Joe. I lost my mother in 2022 as well. Gert (the singer) also lost his mother. This song is quite touching on many levels. Thank you for watching and for the kind remarks. 🙏

[@sasquatchvalet9278]

Great rendition. Thanks. Andy was such a great bass player.

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much. Yes, Andy was quite an incredible bass player and all-around musician. Thanks for watching/listening.

[@kevinabraham9502]

This song is keeping me together at the moment. Lost my brother 3 years ago. Then my mom, a week after. My 3 turtles, who were my mom's and had them since I was a kid (I'm 28 now) have all passed away. My wife left me a few months ago and by default, lost the daughter that I fathered 6 years. My cat whom I had since he was kitten, back in 8th grade has passed away. Then came across this beautifully done cover. Both yours and the original are on loop. Thank you.

[@welldonep]

Kevin, I am really sorry to hear about all you are going through. That is quite a lot to deal with. I empathize greatly with your losses. I lost my mother and one of my best friends within a few weeks of one another, so I feel your pain. Get our grieve on, Kevin. I'm glad to hear this song is helping you with this process. Take care of yourself. Peter

[@ShiningHourPop]

This is such a fantastic cover version. It’s one of my favourite Smiths songs.

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much for the kind remark. I/we appreciate you taking the time to watch/listen. Cheers!

[@welldonep]

Btw, I listened to a few of your tracks and enjoyed them. Funny, we both seemingly had a similar journey with regards to our home recording process. I also had the same Tascam 4-track, which is what I started on. For many years, I only recorded to see how guitar parts worked together and to make glorified demos, so-to-speak. My next recorder was the Boss BR-8, which was a great tool at the time. I then got a Boss BR-1600. And funny enough, I now use a Zoom R16 as my main recorder because I don't like recording on a computer. I do, however, mix on a computer and I user Reaper as my DAW. Cheers!

[@ShiningHourPop]

Thanks Peter for taking the time to listen to some of my songs. It does seem like we’ve followed a similar recording path. I’m now going through all your videos gradually 😊 Your guitar playing skills are amazing! Cheers!

[@welldonep]

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you, kindly!

[@Nicknicknick8780]

Perfect

[@welldonep]

Thanks a bunch, Nick! Appreciate you bustin' out the eye goggles to take a gander. :) Cheers!

[@SpiderKnight]

“I hoarsely cried “… rip Andy. Great job guys

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much, Gilbert. What an incredible musician, Andy was!

[@antoniopenassoto867]

El mejor cover, me pone la piel de gallina ❤❤ RIP Andy Rourke 😢

[@welldonep]

Gracias. Muy amable de tu parte al decirlo. Andy era un músico único. RIP, Andy Rourke.

[@hanman_1572]

RIP Andy - Lovely cover !

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much. Indeed, RIP, Andy!

[@Adam_Barrett]

Beautiful stuff guys. You work so well together and this is an incredible tribute. Andy and the band would be proud ❤

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much, Adam. That means a lot coming from you. Thanks for the kind remarks.

[@dermot51]

Love your stuff Adam take care

[@AM-tu1rc]

The GOAT of Smiths covers is in the house

[@patriciofernandez2711]

Absolutely beautiful

[@welldonep]

Thank you so much. RIP, Andy Rourke.

[@giovaneraposodelima3780]

Well done!!!

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much!

[@beetleything1864]

One of my favourite Smiths songs of a great Album..... the rain sounds on the original really add to it.........

[@welldonep]

It’s always been one of my favorites as well. And yes, the rain does add to the overall sound. I always try to put those little sound effects in all of the covers. I recall scouring KZbin for just the right rain sound. Haha. Thanks for tuning-in.

[@Amby6002]

This is Incredible 😭 best smiths cover I've ever heard. Deserves more views

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much for the kind remark! I am rather humbled by your comment. I certainly can't do it alone, and Gert (vocals) and Wally (bass) really did an amazing job. I am rather fortunate to be able to work with both of them. It's an absolutely beautiful composition, and one that really showcases Andy Rourke's musicality, which is why we chose this as our tribute to him (RIP, Andy Rourke). Thanks much for taking the time to watch/listen. Most appreciated.

[@freddylastarria8477]

GOOD JOB GUYS .....BEAUTY VERSION ..INCREDIBLE

[@welldonep]

Thnaks very much, Freddy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch/listen. Cheers!

[@trentgt]

Hitting those high notes like a boss! Such a beautiful song that just flows, a masterpiece indeed I will always remember. Great work!

[@welldonep]

Thanks much, Trent. Yeah, Gert did a wonderful job with the vocal, as usual. I feel very fortunate to have met Gert via my youtube channel late last year by chance. Since we've met, we have done quite a lot of collaborations. Really swell feller, that Gert is. And what can be said for Wally? He did an amazing job on the bass as well. Cheers!

[@christopheboilloz2941]

Thank you so much for your performance . Perfect ! Voice bass guitare and electric guitare 🎸 Really beautiful work Andy have many sons and Brothers… This make me cry because This a result of big work and souls THANK YOU From france 🇫🇷 🙏

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much for the kind remarks, Christophe.

[@leonardjohnny67]

The best bit is this song was almost certainly written about my cousin :-)

[@fightsforrights9744]

Well done

[@welldonep]

Cheers! Thank you! 🙏

[@pippipster6767]

👌

[@welldonep]

Cheers!

[@DistantSunStudios]

Absolutely beautiful - wonderful performance by all. I'm sure Andy would have loved this. ❤

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind remarks. I feel fortunate to get to collaborate with Gert and Bryan (Wally).

[@jr1638]

Cheers 🍻

[@tubebrt]

Beautiful.

[@welldonep]

Thanks much. RIP, Andy!

[@dermot51]

Love Andys bass

[@welldonep]

Yeah, wonderful bass parts. He was a rather unique talent. Wally did such a great job, as usual, performing the part(s).

[@wayneg8332]

Fantastic cover of a beautiful sadly overlooked Smiths song. Superb guys!

[@welldonep]

Thanks much, Wayne. Incredibly beautiful song, indeed.

[@alexandreschmidt1305]

I watch it for the first time today. And it's very good. I'm a huge fan of The Smiths, and love it.

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much, Alexandre. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers!

[@eric46355]

Great performance, greetings from Belgium

[@welldonep]

Thanks much, Eric. Do you happen to know Gert Van De Voorde? Gert is a swell feller and I've greatly enjoyed collaborating with him. Something that happened by chance, but I'm glad I met him. Cheers!

[@victoryvirtue]

So good, especially when you can see the different bass and guitar parts separately but simultaneously. An epic version of one of their greatest songs!

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much, Nick. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and thanks for the kind comments. It is such a beautiful composition. Andy's part in this is so incredible and Wally, who played bass, did a great job in his honor, if you ask me.

[@keiichimisaka7421]

beautiful video! Bravo!!

[@welldonep]

Thank you so much, Keiichi!

[@yoavbseo]

Great 👍

[@welldonep]

Cheers, Yoav! Thanks much!

[@mcdztx]

Beautiful!

[@welldonep]

Thanks David. What incredibly talented musician Andy Rourke was. I don't think there will ever be anyone quite like him.

[@juancarlosloboscruz1899]

Excelente interpretación como siempre. Lamentablemente sea un tributo póstumo para un bajista extraordinario, que tal vez no tiene el sitial que le corresponde. Gran trabajo

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much, Juan Carlos. Andy was a rather gifted musician. I don't believe there will be another like him.

[@green4black]

I got choked up listening to this. I got to meet Andy when he’d just left the Smiths, and he was very gracious to me as a fan. He’s sorely missed. Lovely version, tastefully done.

[@welldonep]

Oh, thank you very kindly. I never got to meet Andy, but I always had a healthy respect or his musicality. He was a one-off, and will be sadly missed. Thanks for taking the time to watch/listen.

[@Buzzjugs]

Truly terrific

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much. Andy had such a beautiful way of expressing himself through his bass.

[@emilianoherrera2208]

I love this song. Cool cover.

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much. A very beautiful song, indeed. Andy’s incredible musicality is such a big part of what makes the song so wonderful. RIP, Andy Rourke. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbylane589]

Wow, watching this song played, a song which seems really simple is super layered! Nice work, great cover.

[@welldonep]

Thanks for the kind comment, Bobby. Indeed, it is a very understated, yet incredibly beautiful, composition/arrangement. I've always found it to be a rather 'special' song, and Andy's contribution is simply wonderful. RIP, Andy!

[@jasonmiller4080]

Wow. Sounds just like the album. Even nailed the tones

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much for the kind remark. An absolute gem, that song is. Andy's wonderful musicality on full display on it as well, so it seemed a fitting tribute. Thanks for watching.

[@ijustneedmyself]

I'll never forget driving home one day a few years ago and turning into rain (Florida is weird) right as the rain started in this song. An absolutely perfect moment. This song is gorgeous and you guys did an awesome job covering it 🥰

[@welldonep]

Thank so so much for the very kind remark. I've always felt this song was/is quite a beautiful composition. Magical, in many ways. And yes, that does sound like a 'perfect' moment you had. Thanks for sharing that story, and thank for taking the time to watch/listen.

[@timdunn2344]

Sensational - thank you!

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much, Tim. That Andy, he was a very unique talent! Thanks for tuning-in! Cheers!

[@Gonzax]

Quite sad given the circumstances but great cover, as usual; wonderfully played and sung.

[@welldonep]

I concur. It also seemed fitting in certain ways. I suppose I can do another one in his honor that is perhaps more uplifting. Thanks for tuning-in Gonzax. I recognize your handle/name and appreciate you always taking the time to watch/listen.

[@Gonzax]

@@welldonep You're very welcome, the pleasure is all mine, I love your covers. As for the song, I think it is actually perfect, it has a fantastic and very prominent bass on it, it is a perfect track for a tribute to Andy's talent. It's also one of my favorite songs ever and strange as it may sound, even with their most depressing songs, The Smiths always made me feel better, actually even more with those 'sad' tracks, if it makes any sense so perfect choice and you all really nailed it, rain effects and all, every detail is there.

[@welldonep]

I know what you mean. Music/songs are like a good friend. I find that fascinating. And like a good friend, it’s like someone is listening … lending and ear, if you will. So the mutual respect of listening to one another is part of the equation. I promise that I’m not trying to get cosmic or philosophical in any regard. In short, yeah, I have always loved a certain melancholy or sadness in music. It actually has a way of making me feel better.

[@AM-tu1rc]

0:33, when the bass comes back in... The best part of the song that makes it all click. RIP Andy Rourke.

[@welldonep]

Yeah, that is really a great moment. Andy was a special musician, that is for certain.

[@dermot51]

The Smiths finest moment ,perfect

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much!

[@dermot51]

The most gorgeous outro ever

[@WoodPigeonInFlight]

Thanks guys. One of my favourite songs that is so beautifully written with such a simple request

[@welldonep]

Cheers! Thanks. Indeed, and absolutely beautiful composition with a simple, earnest plea.

[@AlejandroPerez-gu7yt]

Please.please good work.listen nice❤❤❤❤

[@welldonep]

Thanks 🙏.

[@viviansprivatekitchen1437]

Wow this was excellent, thumbs up for the effort! One of my favorite Smiths songs.

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you taking the time to take a gander. Cheers!

[@viviansprivatekitchen1437]

@@welldonep You did excellent work, I subscribed and am looking forward to hearing what new things you have in store!

[@johnnym6062]

I really enjoyed that! Great job guys!

[@welldonep]

Thanks much, Johnny. Cheers!

[@daybe9955]

Hermosos!❤

[@welldonep]

Thank you for the kind remark ... and for taking the time to watch/listen.

[@paul8193]

Best cover till now 👊🙏

[@welldonep]

Thanks 🙏.

[@joerichardcycles69]

Beautifully done. I've been binging on this song during my mourning of the loss of a dear friend. Found your cover. I like it a lot.

[@welldonep]

First, I am very sorry for your loss, Joe! I empathize with such a loss. Last year I lost my mother and a very dear friend within weeks of one another. I hope your grieving eases with each passing day. Thanks for the kind remark about the video. Take care.

[@joerichardcycles69]

@@welldonep ❤️

[@barbarohelm9697]

Actually a very good effort 👌

[@welldonep]

Thanks much. The original is so incredible. Hard to really tap into that kind of magic. Thanks for watching.

[@fillmorej.grahnner8542]

Great cover !!

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@adityasangore5323]

Top stuff

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much!

[@EricAndertonConstructionGenius]

Nicely done.

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much, indeed, Eric. appreciate the kind remark. Thanks for taking the time to give it a gander. Cheers!

[@fabiosmiths0673]

Very Nice

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much, Fabio! Appreciate you tuning-in. RIP Andy Rourke.

[@v1cious]

Great cover

[@welldonep]

Thanks very much! Cheers!

[@rs19147]

This is incredible mate. Well done. I'm gonna try and learn it.

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much, Richard. Appreciate the kind remark. Cheers!

[@lucianodelgiudice5600]

bravo

[@welldonep]

Thank you. 🙏

[@leonardjohnny67]

Andy was a true great on the bass, his melodies were the backbone of the songs. I think he got a bit overlooked due to M&M’s genius.

[@welldonep]

I know what you mean. He was a one-off, for sure. One could argue that the songs would not have been nearly as interesting and/or unique without his participation. Cheers!

[@philhanson8394]

I hadn’t heard this song in such a long time. Reminded me of how beautiful it is. Can you do I know it’s over?

[@welldonep]

Hi Phil ... thanks for tuning-in. We have a bunch of songs in the works. Maybe too many to keep up with. :) I Know it's Over is on the list.

[@skrym8178]

Beautiful Any tutorial?:)

[@welldonep]

Thank you very much. I have never done tutorials as of yet. I have considered it, but I am busy working on some original music and other covers, that there really isn’t much time to do tutorials. I am also unsure about how good I would be at doing tutorials.

[@5wet_]

Wow, impressive! If you want drums or bass for a cover i could try to record them for you.

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much. I will keep you in mind for collaborations on recordings. Thanks for tuning-in.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

What did you use to program the drums?

[@welldonep]

I use a/the midi editor in my DAW (Reaper) to program the parts and used EZDrummer2 for the sounds. I don’t recall which ‘kit’ I used on that song. They have a number of ‘kits’ or EZX expansions, as you may be aware.

[@mikenovember2072]

Well done!!!

[@welldonep]

Thanks much! 🙏

[@eduardokusdra]

Great cover!

[@welldonep]

Thanks so much!